What's happening Wednesday: Cook-off; Roof Sit fundraiser

Cook-off at Kalamazoo College
The Farms2K Local Food Cook-Off is taking place in the lounge of Hoben Hall at Kalamazoo College. The second annual competition is among 12 student-and-faculty teams. It is sponsored by Farms2K, the college's local-food organization, in order to raise awareness about the benefits of buying and eating locally grown and raised foods. Guests should bring a plate and fork to sample the fully prepared dishes for $3. Tableware may be "rented" for $1 extra. A panel of judges votes for best dish, and a guest vote is the "people's choice" award. (313) 303-2559. 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.

DJs hit the roof for fundraiser in Portage103.3 KFR Morning Show hosts Matt Walker and Krista Hatcher are living on the roof of Helzberg Diamonds and HairMasters through Saturday as the annual four-day Roof Sit. The event is a fundraiser for programs at the Community Healing Centers that treat and prevent child abuse. The public is welcome to visit the DJs and make donations on site, by calling 488-7580 or visiting the Web site. The businesses are located in the Southland Mall, corner of South Westnedge and Milham avenues, Portage. 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday; 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday; and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, times when public may donate on site.

Men's-group meeting in Alamo
The Men of Laughing Waters, a local chapter of the ManKind Project, is meeting in Alamo. The ManKind Project is an international organization of men from varied backgrounds that offers support in integrity, accountability and missions of service. The group meets most Wednesdays. For more information and location, call 760-6460. 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday.